Original WWII Italian Army Officer Tropical Uniform German Air Force Luftwaffe (Better known as "ARKIE")

(Better known as "ARKIE")

He is well known as the first man to exceed the sound barrier in the Bell X-1

The helmet comes with it's full beige officer-style Silk liner and butterscotch-leather headband

Leather liner and chinstrap assembly are soft and supple

Front badge shows "Mirrored F's

Original WWII Italian Army Officer Tropical Uniform German Air Force Luftwaffe (Better known as "ARKIE")Original Item: Only One Available. World War Two Italian Army Officer Tropical jacket and pants constructed of green cotton. Lapel and sleeve rank insignia for Tenente (First Lieutenant). Single breasted design with four button front and four external pockets. Comes complete with stitched medal ribbons. Overall very good condition. Approximate Measurements: Collar to shoulder: 9Shoulder to sleeve: 24Shoulder to shoulder: 17Chest width: 19Waist width: